News in Brief
21 February 2021
Thoroughbred
Rider Penalties
A Calder | Te Aroha 17 February; careless riding; suspended 26 February - 5 March inclusive and fined $150.
C Dell | Wanganui 19 February; careless riding; suspended 28 February - 11 March inclusive and fined $250.
S Spratt | Auckland 20 February; careless riding; suspended 21 February - 12 March inclusive and fined $1,000.
T Harris | Auckland 20 February; excessive use of whip; suspended 28 February - 12 March inclusive and fined $500.
S Khetoo | Southland 20 February; careless riding; suspended 22 February - 6 March inclusive and fined $250.
S Khetoo | Southland 20 February; celebratory gesture prior to winning post; fined $250.
H Schofer | Wairoa 21 February; careless riding; suspended 28 February - 12 March inclusive and fined $500.
Horse Penalties
ATULLIBIGEAL | Te Aroha 17 February; late scratching after rearing over in barrier; must complete trial.
AMORAMIO | Te Aroha 17 February; late scratching after rearing over in barrier; must complete trial.
EZDARA | Te Aroha 17 February; unsatisfactory performance; must complete right handed trial.
ONE TO DIE FOR | Wanganui 19 February; late scratching after refusing to enter barriers; must complete trial.
WOWWHATA HARADASUN | Wanganui 19 February; fracture to cannon bone; veterinary clearance required.
PINHEAD | Southland 20 February; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
MEG | Wairoa 21 February; cardiac arrhythmia; veterinary clearance required.
Harness
Driver Penalties
K Marshall | Manawatu 16 February; use of whip; suspended 17-23 February inclusive.
P Ferguson | Manawatu 16 February; use of whip; fined $200.
T Herlihy | Auckland 19 February; careless driving; fined $250.
L Hollis | Auckland 19 February; raced over track markers; fined $200.
R Close | NZ Metropolitan 19 February; careless driving; suspended 21-25 February inclusive.
R McIlwrick | Winton 21 February; failed to obey starter’s instructions; fined $200.
Trainer Penalties
A Beck | Non raceday dated 12 February; failed to produce runner free of prohibited substance; fined $8,000 with costs of $200 to JCA.
B Purdon & S Phelan | Auckland 19 February; incorrect gear; fined $100.
G & N Hope | NZ Metropolitan 19 February; late gear notification; fined $50.
Horse Penalties
MYSTERIOUS BOY | NZ Metropolitan 19 February; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial.
SHEZA MIGHTY MONARCH | Rangiora 20 February; broke at start; must complete mobile start trial.
SHES WATCHING | Rangiora 20 February; lame left front leg; veterinary clearance required.
SWEET HEAVEN | Rangiora 20 February; broke in running; must complete trial.
SAFE ZONE | Rangiora 20 February; mucus in trachea; veterinary clearance required.
Protest
CALL ME TROUBLE | Auckland 19 February; excessive galloping during running; disqualified from 5th.
Greyhounds
Trainer/Handler Penalties
R Wales | Christchurch 19 February; incorrect nominations (2 charges); fined $200.
M Black | Auckland 21 February; failed to catch runner as arranged; fined $50.
Dog Penalty
HILTON STOP OVER | Christchurch 15 February; marred (2nd offence); stood down for 3 months and must complete trial.